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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 2, Purpose & Means, On Military Genius & Danger in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The second requirement.
(b) Unnecessary if he follows orders.
(c) Something that makes no difference.
(d) The first requirement.

2. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?
(a) Him to give it to you without a fight.
(b) Him to fight only one battle.
(c) Him to fight to the last man.
(d) Him to not try to fight you hard.

3. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?
(a) An independent book in the series.
(b) The counter part of Book 6, "On Defense."
(c) The introduction to Book 8, "War-Plans."
(d) A conclusion.

4. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?
(a) When the enemy is a salvage.
(b) When the enemy's army is substantially more powerful.
(c) When the enemy has powerful allies.
(d) When the enemy is an economical power.

5. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It always brings victory.
(b) It is a sign of genius.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is a fault of character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

2. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?

3. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

4. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

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